seoi3蛻蜕
Jyutpingseoi3
Yaleseui
Definition
To molt, slough, or cast off skin; also refers to the shed skin itself.
- to molt; to slough; to shed skin or pupate
- the skin cast off during molting
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How it's used
Used primarily in biological contexts to describe the shedding of an outer layer, such as skin or an exoskeleton. While it appears in formal scientific discussions, it is also used metaphorically to describe personal growth or a significant transformation in one's life.
Examples
After the snake molted, it looked much more energetic.
Related words
Common phrases
to molt
metamorphosis
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 脫, which is a more general term for taking off clothing or falling off. Use 蛻 specifically for biological molting or the shedding of a shell.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
